India will face Afghanistan in the 2nd Quarter-Final of the Men’s Asian Games 2026 at Korogi Sports Park, Japan, on 28 September. The Indian team has directly qualified for the quarter-finals; Shreyas Iyer will lead the team, while the batting responsibilities will rest on the shoulders of Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan. Meanwhile, Bumrah will spearhead the bowling department.
On the other hand, Afghanistan played two matches in the group stage—securing one win and suffering one loss—and finished second in the Group A points table. They faced a five-wicket defeat against Nepal in their final match.
Also Read: JPN vs AFG Match Prediction – Who Will Win Men’s Asian Games 2026 1st Match? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction
IND vs AFG Match Details – Men’s Asian Games 2026
- Match: India vs Afghanistan, 2nd Quarter-Final
- Date: Monday, 28 September 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Japan
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV
IND vs AFG Pitch Report – Korogi Sports Park
Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin features a well-maintained pitch with a slight edge for batters. The hard surface and fast outfield are likely to facilitate easier stroke play.
IND vs AFG Weather Report – Japan
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IND vs AFG Recent Form
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IND vs AFG Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)
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IND vs AFG Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1 – If AFG bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 30–35 runs
- First Innings Total: 100–110 runs expected
- Result Prediction: India win
Scenario 2 – If IND bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 45–50 runs
- First Innings Total: 155- 175 runs expected
- Result Prediction: India win
IND vs AFG: Key Battles
- Abhishek Sharma vs Arab Gul Momand
- Mohammad Akram vs Jasprit Bumrah
- Hassan Eisakhil vs Axar Patel
IND vs AFG: Toss Prediction
- Bat first: 60%
- Bats second: 40%
IND vs AFG Probable Playing XI
India (IND)
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
Afghanistan (AFG)
Darwish Rasooli (c), Mohammad Akram, Najibullah Zadran, Hassan Eisakhil, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Ismat Alam, Karim Janat, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Arab Gul Momand.
Who Will Win IND vs AFG Today? – 2nd Quarter-Final
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, India are the favourites to win this match. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah are expected to be the key performers.